Ektashif Al-Andalus is an art exhibition inspired by the historical landmarks and traditional Islamic art techniques of Spain. The exhibition features works by ten Qatari artists who visited three cities—Granada, Córdoba, and Madrid—as part of an educational collaboration between the Museum of Islamic Art and Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During their visit to Andalusia, the artists explored key historical sites in Granada and Córdoba, including the Alhambra Palace, Patio de los Perfumes, Al Aire Institute of Art (where they learned techniques in engraving, egg tempera painting, and gilding on gypsum), Madinat al-Zahra, and Casa Árabe, where they participated in a linocut printmaking workshop.
Each artist then created four to five artworks inspired by their visit and participated in a public discussion panel to share their creative experiences in Spain. The resulting exhibition, held in the MIA Atrium, offered a captivating showcase of the rich heritage of Andalusian arts and architecture, unveiling the intricate tapestry of Islamic influences woven throughout these urban landscapes.
